Trek Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6

The 2023 "Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 6" model from Trek is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 12,749 EUR. The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features an integrated storage compartment as well as adjustable geometry thanks to the Mino Link system. The head tube angle is also adjustable, and the progression can be customised. The bike features guided internal cable routing and a magnesium shift lever. The seat tube diameter is 34.9 mm, and the bike is fitted with ISCG 05 and a 55 mm chainline. The bottom bracket standard is BSA 7.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg. The brakes are fitted with SRAM HS2, 6-hole, 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear. The shift levers are wireless and come from the SRAM Eagle AXS series with 12 speeds. The fork is a FOX Factory 36 with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP2 damping, offering 150 mm of travel. The crankset is a SRAM XX1 Eagle with an aluminium chainring (30T) and a crank arm length of 170 mm.

The cassette is a SRAM Eagle XG-1299 with a 10–52-tooth range in a 12-speed configuration. The drivetrain is also a SRAM XX1 Eagle with 12 speeds. The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL handlebar/stem unit made from OCLV carbon, with a rise of 27.5 mm and a width of 820 mm. The stem has a 0-degree rise and a length of 35 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps.

The headset consists of integrated compact bearings, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom, and is compatible with tapered cups. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Pro 30 wheels, also made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and Tubeless Ready, with a 6-hole disc mount. The seatpost is a RockShox Reverb AXS with wireless control, 100 mm of travel and a length of 340 mm.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic struts and a width of 138 mm. The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. The bike has a reach of 43 mm, a stack of 57 mm, a seat tube length of 38 mm and a top tube length of 55 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 71 degrees. The head tube length is 10 mm, the chainstay length is 43 mm, the standover height is 73 mm and the wheelbase is 117 mm in total.